I don't think any of the devs actually read the threads on this forum.  Its absolutely clear what the community wanted from the shotguns in this game if they would just look at the first 30 or so pages of the title update thread.  It was clear that the striker needed a nerf from its emags glory (this was done satisfactorilly) and that the spas needed a significat long range buff without losing its close range damage.  The 1887 needed to become more consistent at close range.  That ksg needed emags made standard and a close range damage buff above that.  And the aa12 needed needed its emags made standard.

TriggerHappyClown wrote:

 

I don't think any of the devs actually read the threads on this forum.  Its absolutely clear what the community wanted from the shotguns in this game if they would just look at the first 30 or so pages of the title update thread.  It was clear that the striker needed a nerf from its emags glory (this was done satisfactorilly) and that the spas needed a significat long range buff without losing its close range damage.  The 1887 needed to become more consistent at close range.  That ksg needed emags made standard and a close range damage buff above that.  And the aa12 needed needed its emags made standard.

The problem is that we're discussing shotgun balance to devs who barely use the shotguns themselves which generally isn't helpful if they aren't using shotguns  in public lobbies. (if we look at their shotgun stats on COD Elite)

Striker required a nerf & I supported this as a shotgun player but I didn't expect IW to nerf the AA-12 & do absolutely nothing to the Model 1887 in terms of improving it's close range effectiveness.

How often do you see the AA-12 & Model 1887 in lobbies compared to Assault, SMG & Snipers? Why nerf a shotgun that barely gets used?

If connection was the issue, wouldn't the Striker & USAS-12 be affected by connectivity issues?

My PSN name is warden816

Now I find it a joke that they believe everyone in 12 or more player lobby will all be using the aa12. In striker vs jugg you have 17 people all shooting like crazy at one person. The chance of everyone in a groundwar lobby using the aa12 is miniscule even if we gave it 50% more pellets like the usas. If it ever really does become a frequently complained about problem, there is always the option to unbuff it. I don't see the problem here.

And they got NO excuse for the pumps.

Trigger happy has been banned. 

What kind of updates brick?

We really need to ramp up our diccussions here as this weapon pass approaches.